Blur License Plates

A license plate blur tool for photos and videos: AI finds plates and blurs them, following moving cars frame by frame. Check and fix the result in the editor.

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Here's what you get

Two cars on a city street, their license plates found and blurred while two people talk beside them. A real result.

Real result

A real result: two people talk beside two cars on a street, and BlurMe keeps both cars' license plates blurred throughout the video

Companies, universities and nonprofits around the world blur their photos and videos with BlurMe

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  • Johns Hopkins University
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How to Blur a License Plate

Blur a license plate in a photo or video in three steps, with nothing to install.

  1. Upload your file

    Click Upload file or drop it anywhere on the page. License plate detection is already on.

  2. Check the detected plates

    Review each plate the AI found. If one was missed, draw an area over it to cover it, then pick blur, pixelate or solid.

  3. Export

    Click Export to save the photo or video with the plates blurred.

No need to box every plate by hand

Blur license plates in video, even on moving cars

Each plate is tracked from frame to frame. Check the result on the timeline and fix any frame before you export.

Real result
A real result: a city bus drives down the street toward the camera, and its license plate stays blurred as it moves

Faces and plates together

If people need hiding too, turn on face detection as well. Faces and plates are covered in one go.

A real result: a woman standing in front of a car, with her face and the car's license plate both blurred

Blur, pixelate or a solid box

Adjust the blur strength and size, switch to pixelation, or cover plates with a solid block.

  • Blur
  • Pixelate
  • Solid
A real result: the same car's license plate with blur, mosaic and a solid cover

Can CapCut blur license plates?

Yes, but you duplicate the clip, add a blur effect and place a mask over each plate yourself. When the car moves, you turn on mask tracking on PC. BlurMe finds plates automatically and follows them frame by frame.

CapCutBlurMe
Finding platesPlace a mask on each plateDetected automatically
SetupDuplicate the clip, add a blur effectReady as soon as you upload
When cars moveMask tracking on PCTracked frame by frame automatically

CapCut steps are based on CapCut's official guide, How to Blur Videos With CapCut in 2025.

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Blur license plate: FAQ

How do I blur a license plate in a photo?

Upload the photo on this page. License plate detection is already on, so plates are found and blurred automatically. Check the result, draw an area over any plate that was missed, and export.

How do I blur a license plate in a video?

Upload the video and BlurMe finds plates and tracks them frame by frame. Review the tracking on the timeline and adjust it before you export.

Is it free to blur license plates?

You can start for free in your browser with nothing to install. Free video exports are watermarked and limited to 10 seconds, and free exports go up to 1080p. Longer videos and watermark-free results need a paid plan.

What if a plate is not detected?

Draw an area over it yourself. Your area stays covered, and in a video it can follow the plate as it moves.

Can I blur faces and license plates at the same time?

Yes. Turn on face detection in the editor to blur faces and license plates together.

Can CapCut blur license plates?

Yes. According to CapCut's own guide, you duplicate the clip, add a blur effect and place a mask over the plate yourself; on PC, mask tracking follows it as it moves. BlurMe finds plates automatically and follows them frame by frame.

Can I pixelate a license plate instead of blurring it?

Yes. Choose blur, pixelate or a solid cover, and adjust the strength and size. You can also give each plate a different effect.

Why should I blur license plates?

A license plate, or number plate, can identify a vehicle and its owner. Blurring plates before you share car photos, dashcam clips or street footage helps protect other people's privacy.

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